Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks
These Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks are a flavorful, layered appetizer combining tender shrimp with creamy avocado and spicy mayo, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a fresh twist on sushi.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sushi rice, cooked and cooled
- 10-12 cooked shrimp, peeled and chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 sheet nori, cut into small strips
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Pickled ginger (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix the cooked sushi rice with rice vinegar and sesame oil. Set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and Sriracha to make spicy mayo.
- Toss the chopped shrimp with soy sauce and half of the green onions.
- To assemble, use a ring mold on a serving plate: layer a spoonful of sushi rice first, then diced cucumber, followed by shrimp mixture, diced avocado, and a drizzle of spicy mayo on top.
- Garnish each stack with nori strips, sesame seeds, remaining green onions, and pickled ginger if desired.
- Carefully lift the ring mold and repeat for remaining stacks. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute shrimp with diced mango or tofu marinated in soy sauce.
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